Effect of integrated nutrient management on yield, quality and economics of turmeric (Curcuma longa L) var. IISR Pragathi

Abstract

A field experiment was carried out on “Effect of integrated nutrient management on yield, quality and economics of turmeric (Curcuma longa. L) var. IISR Pragathi” with varied combinations of organic, inorganic and biofertilizers with seven treatments replicated thrice and in complete RBD at PG Students Research Farm, College of Horticulture, SKLTSHU, during kharif 2018-19.Among the seven treatments combinations application of 75% NPK (Recommended Dose Fertilizer) + Farm yard manure (25 t ha-1) + Vermicompost (5 t ha-1) + Neem cake (500 kg ha-1) + Azotobacter (2 kg ha-1) + Phosphorous solubilizing bacteria (2 kg ha-1) (T6) enhanced the fresh rhizome yield (29.69 t ha-1), curcumin content (4.74%) where as curing percentage (24%) and benefit cost ratio (4.76) was highest in (T4): Farm yard manure (25 t ha-1) + Vermicompost (5 t ha-1) + Neem cake (500 kg ha-1) + Azotobacter (2 kg ha-1) + Phosphorous solubilizing bacteria (2 kg ha-1).